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In a fraction chart, the shaded area represents the size of the
fraction. Therefore, the shaded area in the chart can be used to
compare fractions.

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Example 1
1
1
Which fraction is greater between and ?
2 4
Solution
Examining the fraction chart, it can be seen that the shaded

area representing 1 is greater than the shaded area
2
1
representing .
4
1 1
Therefore, is greater than .
2 4

Example 2

2 2
Which fraction is smaller between and ?
6 5
Solution
Examining the fraction chart, it can be seen that the shaded

area representing 2 is smaller than the shaded area
6
2
representing .
5
2
Therefore, 2 is smaller than .
6 5

Exercise 2

Use the fraction chart to answer the following questions:

1. Which fraction is greater among the following pairs?
1
2
5
2
2
(a) and (b) and (c) and 2
3 6 8 5 5 10
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